Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Desert, California vs Wasilla, Alaska


The cost of living in Wasilla, Alaska is 9.0% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $154,721 in Wasilla, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wasilla, Alaska is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Wasilla
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs Wasilla, AK
Compared to Palm Desert, Wasilla is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  35.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  3.6% lower
  Health
  45.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher

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